Chicago 2 Hour L Tour Experience

Chicago is often defined by its wild architecture, satisfying staples such as its famous deep dish pizza, and iconic sculptures like “The Bean” of Millennium Park. But how do you get from one attraction to another with ease? The Chicago “L”!
With your included all-day pass in hand, you’ll receive a true local experience as we cruise from station to station on Chicago’s elevated train. You’ll learn how these tracks shaped the city, from its steam locomotive days to its current electrified system.

Among the neighborhoods we’ll tour is the Chicago Loop, thronged with Chicagoans commuting to its financial, federal, and theater districts. We’ll stop at one of the oldest surviving stations on the L system as well as the impressive main hub of the Chicago Public Library.

We’ll hop off the train to enjoy a small Local treat before boarding the L to explore more of Chicago’s history and enjoy some spectacular skyline views. And by the end of your tour, you’ll be an expert CTA rider!

Meeting Point

175 N State St

175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Chicago Theater (underneath the marquee on State Street)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

The Chicago Theatre

175 N State St, , Chicago, 60601-3623, Illinois

This is where your Chicago tour begins - underneath the iconic neon sign made famous in both movies and musicals! Here, you'll meet your tour guide and then set off through bustling downtown Chicago.

10 minutes

Downtown / The Loop

Chicago, Illinois

Your tour takes place in this lively neighborhood of shopping, nightlife, performing arts institutions, and, of course, restaurants with the best food Chicago has to offer! Comprising mostly high-rises, the Loop is also home to the 108-story Willis Tower. The iconic “Cloud Gate” sculpture sits in Millennium Park. Grant Park features the large, rococo-style Buckingham Fountain and the renowned Art Institute of Chicago and hosts annual events like The Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza.

1 hour, 50 minutes

Harold Washington Library Center

400 S State St, , Chicago, 60605-1216, Illinois

The Chicago Public Library's main branch features a mix of classic & modern architecture and a winter garden.

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Willis Tower

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

The Willis Tower is a 110-story, 1,451-foot skyscraper in the Loop community area of Chicago. Designed by architect Bruce Graham and engineer Fazlur Rahman Khan of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, it opened in 1973 as the world's tallest building, a title that it held for nearly 25 years.

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What's included:

• Hear the history of the L and how it has helped shaped the city
• Local English-speaking guide
• See the city aboard the Chicago ‘L
• All-Day CTA pass
• Learn how to navigate Chicago’s rapid transit system like a true local!
• Small treat
• Visit landmarks like the hub of Chicago Public Library & historic Quincy Station

Not included:

• Additional food and drink
• Tips and gratuities for the guide